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Van Horn, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Van Horn - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,965
Residents
$42,672
Median income
$86,600
Median home
$1,015
Median rent (state)

Van Horn - the verdict

Van Horn ranks in the 10th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

10th
percentile, household income
5th
percentile, home value
21st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Van Horn, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,965 residents in Van Horn, a small town within Texas. Van Horn households earn a median of $42,672 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 12.7%. Typical homes in Van Horn are valued around $86,600, and the median resident age is 48.1 years. 18.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 54.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 25 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 213% from five years earlier. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 63.4°F with 10.3 inches of precipitation per year and 3.3 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,015 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Texas run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 11.6 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

1,965 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$42,672 /yr

Poverty 12.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Van Horn compare to other US cities?

Where Van Horn sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 10% higher than other cities
Home value 5% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Van Horn's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

10thIncome percentile

10th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Van Horn's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$86,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 95% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Van Horn $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Van Horn, TX Van Horn, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Van Horn, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Van Horn, TX median $42,672/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Van Horn, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Van Horn, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,965
Median Income
$42,672
Median Home Value
$86,600
Median Age
48.1
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Labor force participation
54.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.4°F
Annual Precipitation
10.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.3"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,900 residents1,950 residents2,000 residents2,050 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,927 residents 2,020 residents ▲ +4.8%
Van Horn's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
25
housing units authorized
Single-Family
9
detached homes
Multifamily
16
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
12.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 8
2020 48
2021 23
2022 18
2023 21
2024 25

Permit volume increased 213% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
91.4%
Carpool
2.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
1.2%
Other
5.1%

Based on 833 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Van Horn sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,015/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
11.6 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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1,966 people
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1,968 people
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1,952 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Van Horn's 1,965 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Crystal Lawns, IL
1,965 people
Three Way, TN
1,965 people
Tenino, WA
1,965 people
Hartley, CA
1,966 people
Ocklawaha, FL
1,966 people
Wabasso Beach, FL
1,966 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Van Horn's $42,672 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pink Hill, NC
$42,670 median income
Platteville, WI
$42,667 median income
Newville, AL
$42,679 median income
Paint, PA
$42,679 median income
Versailles, PA
$42,679 median income
Yreka, CA
$42,664 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Van Horn, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Van Horn, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 47.9% 42.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 89.1% White 47.9% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 1.2% American Indian 3.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.6% Two or more races 42.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Van Horn compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Van Horn (this city) 1,965 $42,672
Troup 1,965 $51,563
Shamrock 1,966 $61,528
Little Cypress 1,968 $87,839
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Van Horn, TX?

What is the population of Van Horn, TX? +

The population of Van Horn, TX stands at 1,965 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Van Horn, TX? +

Van Horn households earn a median of $42,672 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Van Horn? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Van Horn; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Van Horn, TX? +

Homes in Van Horn carry a median value of $86,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Van Horn? +

Climate normals put Van Horn's yearly average temperature at 63.4°F, 10.3 inches of precipitation, and 3.3 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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